It’s safe to assume Cleveland Cavaliers fans, as well as the odd neutral fan, are hoping that LeBron James turns out for the Cavs during their opening NBA fixture against the Chicago Bulls. Well, we’ve got good news as Cavs coach David Blatt has confirmed the king will be ‘absolutely ready’ come October 27, despite a shaky preseason that has seen him miss five games and reportedly take an anti-inflammatory shot in his back. It’s said the man himself looks at last season as a missed opportunity - he won’t be looking for a repeat this time around, that’s for sure.
In the NFL meanwhile, the Buffalo Bills have touched down in London at far from full strength. Ian Rapoport claimed yesterday that both Kyle Williams and Percy Harvin had been left in the States, with wide receiver Sammy Watkins only having travelled with a damaged ankle. The Bills take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 7 at Wembley, but will do well to cope with their losses.